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Word on the Street w/ Chingo Bling - Kicking Politics & Boot Science
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2009-12-15 14:08We caught up w/ Houston rap star Chingo Bling who talked to us about the upcoming governor's race, education and young people and his love for custom made cowboy boots. Chingo showed off his new 'Air Chingo' boots.
Word on the Street - Houston Meet Houston B-Boy Marlon of the Havikoro Crew
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:48Marlon is a Houston B-Boy who wants everyone to know that Houston has a nice scene that represents 'real Hip Hop". He says its not about commercialism. Its about the art and he his crew Havikoro are here to underscore that point.
Word on the Street Houston Meet Romaine Smoots: Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker #4
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:45Got Soul Sessions Radio is an internet radio station that specializes in urban soul. Romaine Smoots is the marketing director. She talks about Houston's music scene and how Got Soul Sessions has tapped in. She also talks about what the two mayoral candidates need to do if they wish to win over the votes of her listeners. She says be honest and star having more direct conversations.
Word on the Street Houston Meet Justice Allah - Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker #4
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:42Houston artist Justice Allah, talks about the new projects he and fellow Houstonian emcee K-Rino are working on. He spits a nice conscious raising freestyle for us and then weighs in on the upcoming December 12th Runoff between Gene Locke and Annise Parker. He tells the two candidates to stop showing up just around election time and the holidays for photo ops.
Word on the street - Houston Meet Michael K Taylor Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker #3
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:28Michael K Taylor is an award winning poet and artist. He's also a teacher and journalist who is passionate about Houston's burgeoning art scene. He talks about the new energy the city is feeling and how he's embracing the change. He also talks about the Mayor's race between Gene Locke and Annise Parker. he reminds them if they want his vote, they better start showing up to the neighborhoods he frequents. He notes that thus far they've been absent.
Word on the Street - Meet Houston artist BBC - Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker #1
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:25We caught up with Houston artist and promoter Craig Long aka BBC. He talked to us about Houston's thriving underground scene and how there's a lot of unity within it. He also talked us about his thoughts on the Houston mayoral race. He gave a personal message to candidates Gene Locke and Annise Parker. He wants them to step it up and fix his streets. BBC explains the significance behind that.
Word on the Street Houston w/ Shannon Buggs - Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker #2
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:22Shannon Buggs is a journalist and the head of Metafour Houston, a spoke word collective. She talks to us about the vibrant art scene and the progressive political side of Houston. She also weighs in on the upcoming December 12th Mayoral run off between Gene Locke and Annise Parker.
Word on the Street: Joe V aka Element 615 on Austin's Spoken Word Scene
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-23 09:23 Authored by Davey DJoe V holds it down in Austin, Texas at Kick Butt Coffee where he hosts a popular spoken word night. He lets us know just how large the spoken word scene is in Austin and whether or not there is a specific Austin style.
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Word on the Street: DJ Mike Avala - The Radical & Reactionary Political History of Texas
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2009-09-18 15:45 Authored by Davey DAustin community activist, DJ Mike Avala, recently caught up with Southern Shift TV to speak to us about the long rich political history of Texas. The Lone Star state has been the home of a lot of radical movements and a lot of resistence movements. Yes, it's also been a bedrock for conservatism, but the state is changing...
